Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Black Friday and Saturday Sale

Don't forget to stop by The Taming of the Ewe this weekend. Tired after shopping at the mall? Come sit and knit a while. We are also holding a 2 day sale Friday and Saturday. All yarn 10% off to help you with your Christmas knitting. Plus this is the last weekend for our Missing Sidewalk Sale. All magazines are 15% off.


We have some new yarn with which to tempt you. We are now carrying yarn from The Alpaca yarn Co.
Paca Peds- a sock yarn that is 15% Alpaca for toasty toes $17.99
















Glimmer- a fingering weight alpaca yarn with shiny thread running through. $8.99














Snuggle- A bulky weight alpaca, wool and acryllic blend. $8.50















And we just got in our Namaste knitting bags and needle binders. These bags are perfect for carrying your knitting project but are pretty enough to use a a purse.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

November Missing Sidewalk sale and Class Schedule

First, although the city is making progress the sidewalk is still missing so the missing sidewalk sale continues. For November or until the sidewalk is completed which ever comes first, all magazines are 15% off. This includes the Berocco and other pattern booklets next to the cash register.

New yarn is here.
Rustic from Cascade yarn is a wool and linen blend that has to be seen and touched, but here is a teaser.


We also got Knit One, Crochet Too Paintbox and a new color of PJ's in greens and blues.

For those who have been waiting for the Adult Surprise Jacket class, it is finally on the schedule.

Adult Surprise Jacket
The two week class will start November 15 at 2pm with the second class on November 22 at the same time. The $20 fee will include the pattern. you will need to measurea sweater that fits the way you want the jacket to fit before coming (or bring the sweater with you to measure the day of the first class). To measure lay the sweater flat and measure the width at the bustline. This pattern will be altered to fit any size and any yarn. Students need to know how to knit- no purling required. Increases, decreases will be taught as necessary.

Socks on two circulars
Tuesday November 11 and 18 at 7pm (third class will be scheduled as necessary) $25
Designed for those who have never done socks before but also for those who want to learn to knit on two circulars. Skills needed proficient knitting and purling.

We will be open on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) 9am-6pm

Don't forget your wish list. We are able to keep track of want you want Santa to get you this year, Ask Pat, Linda or Susan for details. Gift certificates are also available.

Santa's Workshop is open. If you can't knit at home because of prying eyes, we have the ability to store your knitting at the store so you can knit here whenever you have time. Remember we are open until 8pm on Tuesdays and 9pm on Thursdays.